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Here's what they're saying about Lady Alma and her music...
" When Alma scats, it's the real thing. With such versatility coupled with the petite songstress' incredible stage presence - seen in opening shows for the likes of Mos Def, Moby and The Roots - and you've got one hot mama!"
Aine Ardron-Daley,
www.citypaper.net
www.citypaper.net/articles/101101/cs.dozen.shtml
"Another sterling cut, and one which reflects Dego McFarlane's alliance with the broken beat scene for the last four years, is 'Hold It Down,' a sassy, streetwise groove that's achieved anthem status at hip London clubs like Co-Op and Plastic People."
Paul Sullivan,
www.dotmusic.com
www.dotmusic.com/reviews/Albums/August2001/reviews21635.asp
"... the spoken word of Ursula Rucker and Mark Murphy add a different jazz dimension. Lady Alma orders you to 'Hold It Down,' but it's left to the sublime Jill Scott to allure you into satying at home to play video games ..."
marty's quickie reviews,
www.gcn.ie
"'Happiness,' with Alma Horton on vocal duties, is a cheerful soulful dancer that would move any room."
Maurice Bottomley,
www.popmatters.com
www.popmatters.com/music/reviews/s/sylk130-remembers.html
" ... Highlights include the horn-stabbing, bass-slapping single 'Happiness,' featuring a soothing serenade from Alma Horton, the voice behind 'Last Night A DJ Saved My Life."
Sean O'Neal,
www.citypaper.net
www.citypaper.net/articles/030801/mus.dq1.shtml
"She's worked with kings (Britt) and heroes (4hero), so it's natural to refer to raw-rough-silk-singer Alma Horton as 'Lady.' It's a measure of respect... Bow down. There's a Lady present."
- PHILADELPHIA CITY PAPER
"Lady Alma is incredibly precious. She's a jewel, and I've never heard anybody sing like her. If you don't have any of the music she's singing on, you better go out and get it right away."
- JOAN OSBORNE
"Lady Alma is the heart and soul of the Philadelphia soul scene."
- RICH NICHOLS, Cool Hunter CEO
"Alma is a star; the sky is the limit. She gives 110 percent every time she performs."
- FATIN DANTZLER, Kindred
"Lady Alma is Mother Soul incarnate, for real ... she just brings that vibe out. I love her, I enjoy working with her, and I know she's gonna breathe some life into this stagnant R&B scene."
- CEE KNOWLEDGE
"Lady Alma is an artist who's unselfish with her art where it counts most: on stage. Cats come to a show and want to be entertained. They're searching for hope, the spirit of it all, and she gives you that in the expression of her show - in her art. She's gonna give you that sweat. She's gonna put in work. And that's what it's all about."
- RAHEEM De VAUGHN
"This woman is very soft-spoken until you put a microphone in front of her. Then she commands you to listen - and her voice is so powerful that she doesn't really need a microphone. When you hear her sing, 'Oh, oh, oh,' you know that's your ass ..."
- DJ CASH MONEY
"Lady Alma? The future."
- WORDS, Ropeadope Records
"Oh my god ... if you're looking for some true, soulful emotion and moving vocals, here you go. She makes me wanna throw my hands in the air and party the night away."
- JEFF "DJ JAZZY JEFF" TOWNES
"Every so often, an angel is sent down to heal us in time of need. Alma is one of these angels. Her voice and words are what every human being needs to hear, so that we can continue to live and breathe. Her gift to us is timeless."
- KING BRITT
"It's been an honor to grace the same stage as Lady Alma... watching her casting her vocal spell over the audience, who turn into obedient, adoring fans. Without a doubt, Lady Alma is the lady of the house."
- WUMNI
"To see Lady Alma sing is to feel her sing. Her energy is incredible. She does with song what God had intended."
- MUMS DA SCHEMER
"A true example of who someone sings from the gut. Lady Alma packs an overwhelmingly powerful vocal punch."
- DJ SPINNA
"With her self-assured, soul-stirring vocal power and choice of ace collaborators like 4Hero, King Britt and Sweet Abraham, Lady Alma has established herself as one of brightest lights on the New Soul scene. This year's "Hold It Down" with 4Hero got heads worldwide open and dancing. Her records never leave my box."
- DJ LANGUAGE
"Lady Alma is the best, most exciting and generous performer in Philly, period. Even if I didn't absolutely adore her personally, I'd testify to that."
- SHEENA LESTER
"If you've never seen Lady Alma live, she comes correct. If it's Black Lily, Fluid, opening for Cee-Lo at the TLA or when she was part of the Sylk 130 tour, Lady Alma is the real deal."
- AUDIOGLYPHIX
"Even if you're into something completely different - punk, indie rock, bluegrass - you won't be able to resist the Power of the Pipes: She just blows you away. And the more she sings - and scats and wails and whispers - the more excited the audience gets, until you've got a full-on revival-style meeting."
- PHILADELPHIA WEEKLY
"As far as I'm concerned, Lady Alma is the truth in a room full of lies and perpetration when it comes to singers these days."
- RICH MEDINA
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